ANSF, Coalition forces attacked, respond by killing 4 militants in Helmand Published Dec. 5, 2008 By U.S. Forces Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed four militants Thursday in Nar Surkh District, Helmand province, in southern Afghanistan. The combined forces were conducting a combat security patrol when militants attacked from a wooded area, using small-arms and machine-gun fire. ANSF and Coalition forces responded, killing four militants. No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties have been reported.